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Mount Vernon council completes organizational meeting, elects president pro tem and names clerk

Mount Vernon City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

At its organizational meeting, Mount Vernon City Council elected Mel Severns president pro tem, appointed Zach Sherman as clerk of council and approved committee rosters and a seasonal business-casual dress code.

Mount Vernon — The Mount Vernon City Council completed its annual organizational meeting and approved a series of housekeeping items, including the election of Mel Severns as president pro tem and the appointment of Zach Sherman as clerk of council.

The meeting opened with a review of the council’s packet and meeting schedule for the 2026–27 biennium. Council affirmed seven standing committees and accepted a change to rename Planning and Zoning to the Land Use and…

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